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| Retirement and leisure | | Author(s) | Professor Jayashree |
| Journal title | BOLD, vol 19, no 2, February 2009 |
| Publisher | International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta), February 2009 |
| Pages | pp 10-24 |
| Source | http://www.inia.org.mt |
| Keywords | Recreation ; Retirement ; India. |
| Annotation | Developed countries have already experienced the consequences of population ageing, and they have more or less systematic coping mechanisms. There are studies pertaining to the problems of older people in developing countries. However, older people's leisure activities are not given much priority, because leisure during old age is blended with spirituality in Indian society. Once a person retires from active life or he/she passes the age of 60, both society and the individual feel that the aged should concentrate of religious, spiritual and detached activities. Of late, straggling and unprecedented changes in almost every aspect of life are being witnessed, and these changes affect older people's overall life pattern including their leisure activities. Systematic utilisation of leisure time is one of the vexing problems of the post retirement period. Proper utilisation of leisure depends on factors such as age, educational background, nature of job held before retirement, personal interests, health conditions, income, level of social involvement, etc. There are various ways in which an older person can utilise leisure time in a fruitful manner: taking up some other form of employment or useful social activity after retirement; religious activities; community activities such as social service; or maintaining health, taking rest or leading a peaceful life free from worries. This paper highlights some of the important aspects related to leisure, hobbies, entertainment, friends and work after retirement. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-090408224 A |
| Classmark | H: G3: 7FA |
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